American Pacific Reports 20.1 Metres of 11.15 g/t Gold, 14.3 g/t Silver, and 0.42% Copper within Massive Sulfide Mineralization Remaining Open [and Thickening] to the Southwest at Madison
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- American Pacific Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- USGD.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Montana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-09 12:00:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
American Pacific reported high-grade drill results from its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, highlighted by hole M26C-02 which intersected 30.8m of massive sulfide mineralization. The hole included a high-grade intercept of 7.92m at 25.33 g/t gold, 0.86% copper, and 29.6 g/t silver, with mineralization appearing to thicken to the southwest.
Reasoning: The drill hole M26C-02 returned a substantial 30.8m massive sulfide interval with high-grade gold (25.33 g/t) and copper (0.86%), representing a significant step-out that confirms an expanding mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Significant step-out from high-grade mineralization
- Thick massive sulfide mineralization (30.8m)
- High-grade gold intercepts (25.33 g/t)
- Mineralization remains open and thickening
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width not disclosed)
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 7.92 m at 25.33 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“7.92 metres ("m") at 25.33 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: M26C-02 represents a significant step-out from high-grade mineralization identified by previous drilling.
Evidence · text
“M26C-02 represents a significant step-out from high-grade mineralization”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including lab certification (ISO 17025) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that sufficient work has not been completed to determine true widths.
Evidence · text
“Sufficient work has not been completed to determine true widths”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
M26C-02Madison · goldGrade: 25.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- M26C-02
- Project
- Madison
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_mt
- Reported Region
- usa_mt
- Ticker
- USGD.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.92 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- M26C-02:sub-7.92
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade of 25.33 g/t over 7.92m.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“7.92 metres ("m") at 25.33 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# American Pacific Reports 20.1 Metres of 11.15 g/t Gold, 14.3 g/t Silver, and 0.42% Copper within Massive Sulfide Miner"
M26C-02Madison · silverGrade: 29.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- M26C-02
- Project
- Madison
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_mt
- Reported Region
- usa_mt
- Ticker
- USGD.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.92 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- M26C-02:sub-7.92
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver credit in high-grade interval.
Evidence · text
“29.6 g/t silver”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# American Pacific Reports 20.1 Metres of 11.15 g/t Gold, 14.3 g/t Silver, and 0.42% Copper within Massive Sulfide Miner"
M26C-02Madison · copperGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- M26C-02
- Project
- Madison
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_mt
- Reported Region
- usa_mt
- Ticker
- USGD.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.92 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- M26C-02:sub-7.92
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade within high-grade gold interval.
Evidence · text
“0.86% copper”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# American Pacific Reports 20.1 Metres of 11.15 g/t Gold, 14.3 g/t Silver, and 0.42% Copper within Massive Sulfide Miner"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.